Cardiac Physiologist - Pay and progression
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Pay
A cardiac physiologist starts on $35,000 a year but this rises to $43,000 a year when they become qualified. Cardiac physiologists with further specialisation and responsibility can earn up to $77,000, though this also depends on the region they work in.
According to the 2006 Census, cardiac physiologists earned an average of $41,000 a year and worked an average of 38 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.
This information is provided as a guide only
Career Progression
Once initial training has been completed, additional training in specialist areas is usually available in the major hospitals. This includes electrophysiology, paediatrics, and device technology (pacemakers and ICDs). The training structure and timeframe varies between departments. Some cardiac physiologists move on to become industry sales representatives or progress into management roles.
Updated
June 2010
